Cardiac Sonographer
Missoula, Montana
Providence Saint Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center

Job Opportunity: Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Missoula, Montana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (4x10 hours), 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40 hours

Facility Overview

• Short Term Acute Care hospital with Level II Trauma designation
• 209 staffed beds
• Teaching hospital environment
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrubs provided for sterile units (OR, ICU, ER, COVID); other units allow any color
• Free parking available

Job Details

• Position floats between units as needed
• On-call required as needed
• Weekend work required as needed
• Expected patient ratio: 1:1
• 48-hour shifts are not approved

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer
• Cardiac Sonographer experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• E-Verify attestation required
• Education verification required (degree related to specialty)
• State-specific background checks as applicable
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for any gaps or overlaps

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates (valid within 1 year), updated annually; may be completed onsite
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or acceptable declinations for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola) – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Mumps – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B – vaccination series or signed declination (special rules for Alaska placements)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; must be updated annually
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant tests acceptable)

Training & Competency

• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Epic charting system training required (completion of assigned Epic modules)
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Additional Notes

• Float policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required for badge issuance
• Radiation badge issued by facility if applicable
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use (travel candidates)
• References and work history verification required to meet credentialing standards

This position offers a dynamic acute care environment with opportunities to work across multiple units, requiring flexibility and strong clinical skills in echocardiography and cardiac sonography.